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Driveway edging and borders in Guildford
Planning new driveway edging in Guildford? We survey and price the work across GU1, GU2 and GU4, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £30–£65 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- GU1, GU2, GU4
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What driveway edging and borders involve
Driveway edging is the restraint fixed around a resin surface, such as granite setts, block, steel or timber, that holds the edge in place, gives a clean line against lawns and borders, and frames the colour of the resin.
In Guildford, the survey for this work is about levels, falls and ground conditions: where water goes now, what is under the surface and how materials will reach the site. Many homes in Guildford have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Projects we quote in and around Guildford include preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb, adding a soakaway so water stays on the property and digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base. More about driveway edging and borders.
Prices for driveway edging and borders in Guildford
Labour and material costs in the South East run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£65 per linear metre |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £85–£135 per m² |
| Resin patios | £50–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Guildford
In England, a new or replaced hard surface of more than 5 m² in a front garden is permitted development only if it is porous, or if rainwater drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Permitted development rights apply to houses, not flats or maisonettes, and some conservation areas have Article 4 directions that remove them. Listed buildings can need consent if railings or historic walls are affected.
General information for England, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Guildford jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Driveway edging and borders in Guildford: questions
How much is new driveway edging in Guildford?
As a guide, £30–£65 per linear metre in Guildford including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Guildford?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
What postcodes do you cover around Guildford?
We cover GU1, GU2 and GU4 and the surrounding districts, including Godalming and Woking.
Driveway edging and borders near Guildford
Other services in Guildford
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Accessible resin ramps
- Excavation and sub-base
- Driveway drainage and soakaways
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Guildford
We cover GU1, GU2 and GU4 and nearby. Tell us about your project and we will be in touch to arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
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